Well writen and thought provoking. I would definitely identify as a gamma male. Albeit a mostly rehabilitated one.

I agree that we are pack animals however, one revelation I'd like to share is that whether you're a part of the tribe or not, overall, the quality of your social life is mostly dependent on the emotional depth of your connection to individuals.

Essentially, quality over quantity. Once you understand that, patience becomes easier to adopt. You no longer are quick to ask for acceptance or spurn the herd